Portage, Indiana vs. Bowling Green, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 10.2% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $26,943 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Portage, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower